Dropouts

Who Is the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs?

Daniel Cubias | Posted 04.16.2012

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Daniel Cubias

Studies imply that more than 80 percent of dropouts would have stayed in school if they believed it was more relevant to real life. Learning how to run a small business can help kids see how their core classes aren't just cruel tortures from adults.

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Diane Ravitch Calls Herself A Voice For Teachers, In A Cruel Reform Movement

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International | Posted 03.26.2012

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Youth Radio -- Youth Media International

By: Robyn Gee Professor Diane Ravitch is a big voice in education policy and a huge critic of No Child Left Behind. Yet, as former Assistant Secreta...

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More Than a Desperate Housewife, Eva Longoria Talks Activism

Avital Binshtock | Posted 02.20.2012

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Avital Binshtock

Eva Longoria, who plays the self-involved Gabrielle Solis on ABC's Desperate Housewives, takes on extracurricular projects that set her far apart from her shallow onscreen persona.

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Arts Education = Safer Schools and More Prosperous Communities

Kristen Paglia | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Children's Art, Education, Art, Catterall, Education Reform, School Violence, High School Dropouts, Art Education, James Catterall, Arts Education, Dropouts, Arts Advocacy, School Safety, Slidepollajax, Arts News
Kristen Paglia

This week my kids' public elementary school, a high performing school in a "good" neighborhood, was in lockdown (again) for violent intruders on campu...

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Continuation Education Deserves A Place In Reform Conversation

Robert Denham | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Alternative High School, Mccain Education Reform, Continuation Education, Dropouts, Education News
Robert Denham

Even when given appropriate funding, great teachers and high standards, not every child flourishes in a traditional classroom or school.

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Latino Graduation Lags, Some Schools May Be At Fault

Inside Higher Ed | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Graduation Rate, Andrew P. Kelly, Hispanics College, Kevin Carey, Latinos College, Hispanic Graduation Rate, Latino Graduation Rate, Mark Schneider, Diplomas, Dropouts, College News

With Latino Americans expected to make up more than 20 percent of the college-age population by 2020, most policy makers recognize that it will be nea...

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